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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The new Brambly Hedge release is available today! My design features images The High Hills.

The new release includes:

* 4 Rubber Stamp sets

* Two CD-ROMs

The main image stamped onto Kraft Cardstock and colored withSpectrum Noir Blendable Colored Pencils, Spectrum Noir Paper Stumps, and Spectrum Noir Blending Solution. For small areas, I really dig the pencils. I used the packaging for color inspiration. I colored one section at a time, coloring on the edge with the darkest color, lightly towards the center of a section with the lighter color, and then blended with a very small amount of solution, and a light touch, in small circles. In smaller areas, I only used the pencils, blending with the lightest color. NOTES: (1) When I have a image that has lots of coloring, I like to color all of one color/combination of shades at the same time. (2) I put my blending solution in a small container with a sponge to control how much I pick up. (3) I use different size stumps and when I change colors, I sharpen the stump on the Spectrum Noir Paper Stump Sander.

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

Spectrum Noir Blending Solution. I colored one section at a time, coloring on the edge with the darkest color, lightly towards the center of a section with the lighter color, and then blended with a very small amount of solution and a light touch in small circles. In smaller areas, I used only the pencils, blending with the lightest color. NOTE: I put my blending solution in a small container with a sponge to control how much I pick up.

I sprayed the base card with the same cloud bands, extended his rope with a fine line marker, and added a sentiment from another new Brambly Hedge set, High Hills.

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

My design today features the new Art-Kure imageWhite House. There are 12 new, beautiful images in this release - available today!

With this technique, I cut my cardstock to size first. This results in a beautiful crisp edge. The image was stamped ontoUltra Smooth Premium White Cardstock and colored with Memento Ink Pads and Ink Sweepers. The method to this coloring technique is building up color. For the first layer I used the Memento Ink Refillsummer sky to create a nice wet, blending surface. I pulled the sweeper from the outside working in with a light touch, and leaving light in the center. Next I used the same color ink pad and went around a few times.

I continued using the same method with darker shades of blue - bahama blue was next. With each change of color, I went around a few times and tried to go into the center a little less.

Crafter's Companion has had several new releases. For more ideas, be sure to pop over to the Crafter's Companion Information Blog, as well as visit the Crafter's Companion Education and Inspiration Team members. You can see their latest designs by clicking on the names on the left side of my blog.

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Please do Not Steal!All the Images and Text on this site are owned by the original creator, Trena Brannon. Please do not copy or use anything without asking permission. These projects are shared for inspirational use only. Designs may not be copied for the purpose of publication or contest submissions. Thank you for your support!

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